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D & C VARGAS TRANSPORT INC
Harrison, NJ
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Review recommended
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
26.9% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 78% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1998793 · MC 708108
Conditional
Active 16 yrs, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-708108 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Drive New Jersey Insurance Company
Safety
Conditional
26.9% OOS · 48 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
26.9% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 78% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 16 yrs, 5 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Conditional
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 48 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC708108
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA992785106
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1998793
MC Number
MC-708108
Safety Rating
Conditional
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 21, 2026
FMCSA Registration
February 23, 2010
Authority Granted
April 8, 2010
Annual Mileage
770,352 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
700 S 1st Street, Harrison, NJ 07029
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Elmer D. Vargas
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
48
Driver Inspections
31
Vehicle Inspections
27
Out-of-Service Violations
20
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance61
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service13
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate5.6% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (0.1pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
26.9% of 26 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
78th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
14 of 18 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 31 inspections
Hours of Service
4 of 31 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 31 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 31 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 20, 2025 | AZ | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| June 8, 2025 | AZ | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NM15
MO6
IL4
OH4
AZ2
CA2
and 5 more states
Fleet & Equipment (35)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~31
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
30
Tractor
4
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD55GSFP7204 | 11 | 3 |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLD54FLGG7773 | 9 | 3 |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD54FSGB8027 | 9 | 2 |
| 2009 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR19LAJ0229 | 7 | 1 |
| 2023 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0629PD437447 | 2 | — |
| 1988 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0628JD111730 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D1HL003189 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530P7955902 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0620PD437448 | 1 | — |
| 1985 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0621FD456959 | 1 | — |
Show all 35 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0623FD457028 | 1 | 1 |
| 1988 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0623JD111750 | 1 | — |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0627KD131128 | 1 | — |
| 1985 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0628FD456960 | 1 | 1 |
| 1983 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0629DD445463 | 1 | — |
| 1986 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP062XGD464110 | 1 | — |
| Gdan | Semi-trailer | 1GRAPOB29JD111753 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D0JL047576 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D1HL961443 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D3HL961444 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D4KL116450 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532DXHL961442 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530DG562204 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530L7068116 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532K7681207 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532N7566644 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536P7683002 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K5PJ111047 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K7PJ111048 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K9PJ111049 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5321NM206755 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5323MM108390 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5325MM108357 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5325NT206439 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC532XNM206754 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (48)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2026 | 6695Q42M5C | SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY, NM | III | — | — | WAREHOUSE DIET | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GDAN |
1FUJGLD54FLGG7773 1GRAPOB29JD111753 |
NJ AX340W NJ TTM31S |
| March 21, 2026 | W096003340 | ST CLAIR MO | II | 3 | 1 | SMT WAREHOUSE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUJGLD54FLGG7773 1GRAP0623FD457028 |
NJ AX340W ME 2450508 |
| 393.205A-WRTC | OOSWheel/Rim - Two or more cracks anywhere. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| March 11, 2026 | 8753001056 | ST. LOUIS MO | II | 1 | 1 | WAREHOUSE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUJGLD54FLGG7773 1GRAP0628FD456960 |
NJ AX340W ME 2448377 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| January 14, 2026 | 2062000028 | MARYVILLE IL, US | I | 1 | 1 | WAREHOUSE DISTRIBUTION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLD54FSGB8027 1UYVS2532K7681207 |
NJ AY962Y ME 269354E |
| 396.5A-HNL | OOSHubs - No visible or measurable lubricant showing in the hub | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| November 7, 2025 | 5012P8N8W5 | GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY, NM | I | 3 | 2 | SMT WAREHOUSE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJGLD55GSFP7204 1JJV532D4KL116450 |
NJ AX339W CA 4RL9321 |
| 391.11B4-DEN | OOSDriver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.9BRKLAMP | OOSInoperative Brake Lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| November 4, 2025 | 3216000047 | WADSWORTH OH | I | 2 | — | HARRISON WAREHOUSE DIST | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
3AKJGLD55GSFP7204 5V8VC5323MM108390 |
NJ AX339W CA 4TP1870 |
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| October 23, 2025 | 5008550003 | 70, IL | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
3AKJGLD55GSFP7204 5V8VC532XNM206754 |
NJ AX339W CA 4TZ7957 |
| 392.2LC | Improper lane change | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| October 13, 2025 | 2310P7YQH1 | GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY, NM | I | 2 | 1 | SMT WAREHOUSE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJGLD55GSFP7204 3H3V532K7PJ111048 |
NJ AX339W NJ 5165690 |
| 393.75A | OOSFlat tire or fabric exposed | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.55E | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| September 19, 2025 | 3173P7A7S5 | SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY, NM | III | — | — | HARRISON WAREHOUSE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLD54FSGB8027 1UYVS2536P7683002 |
NJ AY962Y ME 3329959 |
| August 14, 2025 | 3173P6ADP5 | SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY, NM | I | 6 | 1 | HARRISON WAREHOUSE DIST | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
1FUJGLD54FLGG7773 5V8VC5325NT206439 |
NJ AX340W CA 4UG4061 |
| 393.45UV | OOSBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45DLUV | Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55E | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| SMT WAREHOUSE | 17 | March 21, 2026 |
| HARRISON WAREHOUSE DIST | 5 | November 4, 2025 |
| S&S BROKERAGE | 4 | January 23, 2025 |
| HARRISON WAREHOUSE | 2 | September 19, 2025 |
| CARCLO TECHNICAL PLASTICS | 2 | July 3, 2025 |
| SMT | 2 | June 2, 2025 |
| WAREHOUSE DIET | 1 | May 26, 2026 |
| WAREHOUSE DISTRIBUTION | 1 | January 14, 2026 |
| SNAKKING | 1 | February 20, 2025 |
| WAREHOUSE DIST. | 1 | October 3, 2024 |
| HARRISON WAREHOUSE DISTRIBUTION | 1 | September 25, 2024 |
| HARRISON WAREHOUS DIST | 1 | August 7, 2024 |
5 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 12, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 17, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 7, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 13, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 25, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 18, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 8, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 11, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 7, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 11, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 11, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Process Agent Service Company, Inc.
945 S Marion Rd, Sioux Falls, SD, 57105
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